Anne Shine

I had an abortion and am lucky to live in a country where I had no reason to doubt for a second my rights to take this decision.

Anne Shine
How old are you: Between 35 and 41

Year of abortion: 2004

Country of abortion: Netherlands

Legal status: legal

Type of abortion: with herbs, massages or other methods, in a clinic or hospital with surgery

I first tried with alternative methods (high dosage of C vitamine). This didn't work but since I had tried to interrupt the pregnancy, it was not safe to keep the embryo. In the end I had to have an abortion in a clinic.

Reason for abortion: financial issues, problems with my relationship, mental health reasons

Feelings about abortion: disappointed, irresponsible, relieved, confused, happy, sure

Religion no religion

Children: i have no children